Electrical Test Operator Full Apprenticeship required

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Electrical Test Operator to join their dynamic team in Bolton. This full-time, on-site role offers a unique opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to vital defence capabilities for the UK Ministry of Defence. The successful candidate will perform testing tasks, uphold product quality, and ensure compliance with rigorous standards. With over 70 years of partnership with the military, this company provides a supportive environment with ample training and development opportunities, making it an exciting place to grow your career.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

On-site amenities like showers and bike racks

Qualifications

• Completion of a full Electrical apprenticeship is essential.
• Must have excellent planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product conformance to certification procedures.
• Perform setup procedures for testing and recalibration of equipment.
• Keep test records and report faults.

Skills

Electrical Apprenticeship

Manual handling / ESD training

Planning and organisational skills

Fault-finding skills

Education

Vocational G or H Units

Vocational TR23 Units

Vocational NVQ3

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

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Electrical Test Operator Full Apprenticeship required, Bolton

Client:

MBDA

Location:

Bolton, UK

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

9dc3f4827a47

Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking a skilled Electrical Test Operator who has completed a full Electrical apprenticeship. The role involves performing testing tasks within the operational business, adhering to product certification procedures and workmanship standards. The candidate must ensure projects stay within budgets and timescales. This is a full-time, on-site position with potential for contract extension or permanent employment.

What we're looking for:

• Electrical Apprenticeship in one of the following:
• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC
• Manual handling / ESD training: Lifting & Slinging training (including overhead cranes)
• Excellent planning, organisational, and adaptable skills
• No colour blindness

What you'll do as an Electrical Test Operator:

• Ensure product conformance to certification procedures and maintain approvals through audits
• Perform setup procedures for testing, including recalibration of equipment
• Follow instructions for testing electronic equipment using designated tools
• Perform basic fault-finding and rectify issues
• Keep test records, report faults, and meet manufacturing test times
• Uphold workmanship standards and product quality
• Follow manufacturing procedures
• Share best practices with team members

Note: All employees must obtain the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.

More about the role:

The company's relationship with the UK military spans over 70 years, providing vital defence capabilities across land, sea, and air. The role is based in Bolton at a state-of-the-art facility offering amenities like showers and bike racks. The Bolton site has been a leading manufacturing hub for over 25 years, with training and development opportunities for all employees.